2.75.5 RACKETEER INFLUENCED AND CORRUPT ORGANIZATIONS ACT-"SECTION B" (Unanimity on Racketeering Acts)

• Category: Federal - Jury Instructions - 10th Circuit - Criminal
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-JURY-10THCIR-2-75-5
• Format: Word

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https://www.ca10.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/clerk/Jury%20Instructions%20Update%202018.pdf 2.75.5 RACKETEER INFLUENCED AND CORRUPT ORGANIZATIONS ACT-"SECTION B" (Unanimity on Racketeering Acts) is a federal criminal statute that makes it illegal for any person, organization, or other entity to participate in or to conspire to participate in a pattern of racketeering activity. The statute also gives the government the power to prosecute and punish those who are found guilty of such activities. It is commonly known as the RICO Act. The RICO Act sets out three specific types of offenses: (1) racketeering activity, (2) the acquisition or maintenance of an interest in an enterprise engaged in racketeering activity, and (3) the use of income derived from racketeering activity to acquire or maintain an interest in an enterprise engaged in racketeering activity. Under the RICO Act, the government may seek to hold individuals and/or organizations liable for racketeering activity if they are found to have committed two or more predicate acts over a period of 10 years. Predicate acts include any act or threat of violence, fraud, bribery, obstruction of justice, or any other criminal act. The government can also seek to hold organizations liable if they have conspired to commit any of the predicate acts. 2.75.5 RACKETEER INFLUENCED AND CORRUPT ORGANIZATIONS ACT-"SECTION B" (Unanimity on Racketeering Acts) provides for a variety of remedies, including treble damages, criminal fines, and forfeiture of property. It also allows the government to pursue civil remedies, such as injunctions and divestiture of profits. Additionally, the Act provides for criminal and civil penalties for individuals and organizations found to have violated the provisions of the statute.

2.75.5 RACKETEER INFLUENCED AND CORRUPT ORGANIZATIONS ACT-"SECTION B" (Unanimity on Racketeering Acts) is a federal criminal statute that makes it illegal for any person, organization, or other entity to participate in or to conspire to participate in a pattern of racketeering activity. The statute also gives the government the power to prosecute and punish those who are found guilty of such activities. It is commonly known as the RICO Act. The RICO Act sets out three specific types of offenses: (1) racketeering activity, (2) the acquisition or maintenance of an interest in an enterprise engaged in racketeering activity, and (3) the use of income derived from racketeering activity to acquire or maintain an interest in an enterprise engaged in racketeering activity. Under the RICO Act, the government may seek to hold individuals and/or organizations liable for racketeering activity if they are found to have committed two or more predicate acts over a period of 10 years. Predicate acts include any act or threat of violence, fraud, bribery, obstruction of justice, or any other criminal act. The government can also seek to hold organizations liable if they have conspired to commit any of the predicate acts. 2.75.5 RACKETEER INFLUENCED AND CORRUPT ORGANIZATIONS ACT-"SECTION B" (Unanimity on Racketeering Acts) provides for a variety of remedies, including treble damages, criminal fines, and forfeiture of property. It also allows the government to pursue civil remedies, such as injunctions and divestiture of profits. Additionally, the Act provides for criminal and civil penalties for individuals and organizations found to have violated the provisions of the statute.